Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Uplees
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags around Uplees, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Poorly finished verges
About our new roof snagging in Uplees
A new roof is a big spend, so it’s worth having it checked before the final payment. We look for snags, faults and anything left unfinished on the new roof and around it. You get a written report with photos to share with your roofer. We’re independent of the roofer who did the job. We’re often asked to look into cracked mortar at the ridge or hips and vents that weren’t fitted or are covered, on replacement roofs, ridges and verges and new-build homes.
Older buildings in small places like Uplees may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Uplees (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Uplees
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The roof’s overall size
- Height and safe access
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Diary the defects period end date
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Keep the contract and invoices together
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. If there’s a dispute, it’s between you and your roofer or builder, and our part is to report what we see.
Tell your roofer at the start that the work will be inspected. It sets clear expectations and leaves time for snags to be fixed.
Common questions in Uplees
Is the coastal weather around Uplees hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Uplees is within about 1 mile of the coast.
Is my home in Uplees listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof, so fixings under the coverings can’t be checked. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. You get a photo report of any snags for you to pass to your builder.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Uplees
Many people book because something does not look right. Others want an independent check as a matter of course before the job is closed.
We are often asked to look at:
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Gaps at new flashings
If you let a flat or house near Faversham station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
What to check before booking
- What the survey will not cover
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
What happens if roof problems are left?
A defects or warranty period does not last for ever. A snagging inspection before then leaves time to act. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Uplees, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Local roofs and buyers in Uplees
Uplees is within about 1 mile of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea, so exposed details get a proper look whether you are buying or signing off new work. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Uplees is about 2 miles north of Faversham, in Kent. Uplees gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Uplees is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. Canterbury is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: ME13. Other places close to Uplees include Oare (1 mile south-east), Four Oaks (2 miles south-west), Davington (2 miles south), The Brents (2 miles south-east) and Deerton Street (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (14 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (6 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles east), Herne Bay (12 miles east) and Minster (6 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Uplees
Around Uplees, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Three Mariners Inn and Oare Marshes and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Faversham station, roughly 2.4 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Newnham Castle (4.9 miles south-west).
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Somewhere like Uplees needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a report with photos.
Before we arrive
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
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